Mr. Palmer is a trial lawyer with a practice focused exclusively on litigation, primarily involving complex cases and class actions.

With more than 40 years of experience, Mr. Palmer has tried numerous civil and criminal cases in federal and state courts and has argued appeals before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Mr. Palmer is a fourth-generation lawyer and was one of seven founding partners of Robinson & McElwee in 1983.

During his tenure with Robinson & McElwee, Mr. Palmer has served as Managing Partner of Personnel, Litigation Department Chair, Partnership Chair and Professional Responsibility Partner.

Mr. Palmer represents clients across many industries, including banking, construction, insurance, manufacturing, mining, retail trade, and utilities. Additionally, Mr. Palmer has served as local counsel in West Virginia federal and state courts for law firms across the country.

A fully trained mediator, Mr. Palmer has settled more than 1,000 cases on behalf of his clients during his career.

Has represented clients in class actions in federal and state courts in West Virginia since 1972.